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<p class="MsoNormal">May 15, 2025<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dear SBCTC Community:<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>Accessibility in the ctc system:<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">On this <a href="https://accessibility.day/"><b>Global Accessibility Awareness Day</b></a> (GAAD), we wish to reaffirm our continued commitment to supporting the disabled community at all colleges in the SBCTC system. Please share this
message with your councils and groups and to our SBCTC college leaders.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Many federal institutions and programs that support the disabled community are at risk. Among these are programs and laws that support and ensure equitable access in education and employment for individuals with disabilities.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">SBCTC and the Committee for Accessible Technology Oversight (<a href="https://www.sbctc.edu/about/task-forces-work-groups/stac/cato/"><b>CATO</b></a>) are committed to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and equity when supporting our
students and employees with disabilities. Some key elements of this commitment include:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">The SBCTC Accessibility Learning Center, including:<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1">The <a href="https://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/programs-services/educational-technology-open-education/training-registration">
<b>eLearning Accessibility Micro Courses</b></a>, nine short self-led training courses on accessibility basics.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1">Guidelines on creating <a href="https://www.sbctc.edu/about/accessibility/accessible-documents">
<b>accessible documents</b></a> and <a href="https://www.sbctc.edu/about/accessibility/accessible-media">
<b>media and video</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">The new <a href="https://lists.ctc.edu/mailman/listinfo/atcoord_lists.ctc.edu">
<b>Accessible IT Coordinators e-list community</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Monthly forums and information on
<a href="https://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/it-support/ctclink/ctclink-accessibility">
<b>ctcLink accessibility</b></a> status and updates.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The federal<b> </b><a href="https://accessibility.highline.edu/title-ii-rule-on-digital-accessibility/about-the-title-ii-rule/"><b>ADA Title II rules for web accessibility</b></a> are still in effect. Additionally, all colleges and SBCTC
must follow the state’s digital accessibility policy,<b> </b><a href="https://watech.wa.gov/policies/digital-accessibility-policy"><b>Washington State Technology Policy USER-01</b></a> (formerly Policy 188). <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our commitment remains strong in support of our students, employees, and the wider community with disabilities. This includes the many intersections of identities and lived experiences that can affect an individual’s access to equitable
and accessible services.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h2>What you can do (calls to action):<o:p></o:p></h2>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Check that your college’s identified accessible IT Coordinator is subscribed to the AT Coord email list and participates in training opportunities offered by SBCTC.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Request faculty to review their Canvas courses for accessibility and work with instructional design for assistance.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Take or review the <a href="https://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/programs-services/educational-technology-open-education/training-registration">
<b>accessibility micro courses</b></a> to brush up on your accessibility knowledge. Some colleges are providing modest stipends to faculty that earn their Accessibility Proponent Badge.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Review the <a href="https://www.section508.gov/create/">
<b>Section508.gov accessibility training materials</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Ensure the documents and web content that you create is accessible before sharing it.<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2">Prioritize the most visible and most used documents in Canvas courses and websites.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2">As accessibility improves, move on to less commonly used resources.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Take one or more of the<b> </b>
<a href="https://www.dhs.gov/508-training"><b>DSHS Section 508 training program</b></a> courses.<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><b>Authoring Section 508 Compliant Documents
</b>covers creating accessible documents with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat and is available self-paced or instructor-led.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><b>Trusted Tester Certification Program</b> goes in-depth into evaluating and testing web-based materials and applications.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In community,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">CATO (Committee for Accessible Technology Oversight)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Michael Hanscom, CATO Co-Chair, Highline College Accessible Technology Program Manager<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Doug Hayman, IT Accessibility Coordinator, Olympic College<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Zach Lattin, CATO member and Clark College IT Accessibility Coordinator<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Andy Duckworth, Technology Innovation Officer, Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Vicki Walton, SBCTC, Web Accessibility Specialist/IT Assurance Tester<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Meridith Hatch, SBCTC Digital Accessibility Task Force Co-chair<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Monica Olsson, Accessibility Policy Associate, SBCTC <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Bryan Fauth, Director of Accessibility & Student Support Services, Cascadia College <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Cecilia Macas, Universal Design & Accessibility Coordinator, Yakima Valley College<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Amy Rovner, Director of eLearning, Accessible IT Coordinator, Shoreline Community College and CATO member<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Michael Hanscom (he/him), Accessible Technology Program Manager, Highline College<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">mhanscom@highline.edu | Building 25-516 | https://accessibility.highline.edu<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Accessible Technology Zoom Lobby: Wed. 3:30-4:15 p.m., Thu. 3-3:45 p.m. https://highline.zoom.us/my/mhanscom<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Access Services: 206.592.3857 | access@highline.edu | https://access.highline.edu<o:p></o:p></p>
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